The Scottish Highland Games — Questions and answers
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What did Bram find glinting beneath the roots of the Great Oak?
Choices
- A. A shiny rock
- B. A small, ornate wooden whistle ✓
- C. A golden coin
- D. A lost key
Answer: B. A small, ornate wooden whistle
From page 2
What does Granny Willow say the Highland Harmony Whistle can do if played with a pure heart?
Choices
- A. Make delicious cookies
- B. Call upon the ancient spirits of the Highlands ✓
- C. Win the Highland Games instantly
- D. Turn stones into gold
Answer: B. Call upon the ancient spirits of the Highlands
From page 3
What was the first event of the Games that Elara struggled with?
Choices
- A. The caber toss
- B. The stone put ✓
- C. A running race
- D. A dance competition
Answer: B. The stone put
From page 4
What happened to the stone when Elara blew the Highland Harmony Whistle?
Choices
- A. The stone instantly became light and easy to lift.
- B. The moss glowed brighter and spread, making the stone heavier. ✓
- C. A beautiful song played from the whistle.
- D. Nothing at all happened.
Answer: B. The moss glowed brighter and spread, making the stone heavier.
From page 6
What did Bram remember ancient Highlanders used to counteract magical moss?
Choices
- A. A magical chant
- B. A special blend of herbs ✓
- C. A powerful spell
- D. More moss from the ground
Answer: B. A special blend of herbs
From page 7
How did Elara distract Hamish and the other competitors?
Choices
- A. She sang a loud song.
- B. She performed a dazzling display of acrobatics. ✓
- C. She told a long story.
- D. She hid behind a tree.
Answer: B. She performed a dazzling display of acrobatics.
From page 8
What did Hamish say to Elara after she won?
Choices
- A. "You were lucky, Elara."
- B. "You have the heart of a true Highlander, Elara." ✓
- C. "I will win next time, Elara."
- D. "That was not fair, Elara."
Answer: B. "You have the heart of a true Highlander, Elara."
From page 9